Tuesday, September 06, 2011

1000 Gifts #388-448

"Oh, for more holiness! Oh, for more of God in my soul! Oh this pleasing pain! It makes my soul press after God!" (David Brainerd)

388. God allows earthly means to continue to 'fail us' so that He can show us HIS love389. money for a library membership (since we moved out of the 'township'). This was a gift.391. that this world does not bring me happiness, no matter how hard I keep looking392. that He is opening my eyes, even when it's hard393. good, tear-filled, late night talks with my husband394. God's provision for our schoolyear395. the sounds of Lizzie and Shane playing "wii football"396. gluten free donuts on a Sunday morning397. weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning398. legos all over the floor399. clean, folded clothes on the stairs400. a sink full of dishes401. crumbs on the dining room table402. holding hands403. that my mom and dad were instruments used to show me (and tell me) God's love for me-at a time I felt 'forsaken'404. Robyn watching my kids when I went to the doctor405. little ones in bathtubs406. cuddle time in bed with the kids407. free corn from the neighbors408. Indiana beach trip with the kids409. playing games with the kids410. tears and healing411. he holds me and tells me it's okay and he loves me412. 'fear' is breaking413. rainy days414. 'life does not lie in the abundance of possessions' (the reminder from God's word for me)415. hot showers416. one toilet (it beats NO toilets!)417. his strong arms418. Myra opening her heart to me419. a good dinner/fellowship with Jacob and Jama420. how my children sat quietly at the bank421. we got the shortsale paperwork done, and were accepted422. our church423. some sweet friendships forming424. a quiet walk425. the warmth of the sunshine on my skin426. teaching my girls to crochet427. opening doors I didn't think I wanted open428. enough to share429. rest for the weary430. honesty431. how Nehi made us laugh432. the smell of freshly baked (GF!) orange pound cake433. the grace to FIGHT434. our girls making us breakfast435. seeing my children reading436. beautiful pain437. a visit with our family438. free corn, tomatoes, and zucchini from my sister439. pinata in the rain440. 18 pieces of clothing at Goodwill for $30441. time with my boy at night to rub his back and tummy442. a good conversation with my sweet mother-in-law, and the love God is restoring in that relationship443. kids laughing444. $1 amish-made bread to feed my kids breakfast for 2 days445. a day out with my sister446. more tomatoes, zucchini, and potatoes from my sister's garden447. good sermons, not to make us 'feel good', but to make us more like Christ448. no anxiety that day

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Mother of three-two girls and a boy, whom I am privileged to stay home with. I am married to a gorgeous, wonderful husband of 14 years,who is a Family Life Ministries Director. We live in Indiana. I homeschool my children, and love it most of the time! I do a little photography on the side, when I can fit it in! My desire is to serve the Lord, whether it be in my home, or in my photography. I'm thankful for His daily grace.

The Chosen Foolish

"..but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong, and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are, so that no man may boast before God...so that, just as it is written, LET HIM WHO BOASTS BOAST IN THE LORD. " 1 Corinthians 1:26-31